Perkins 5016 power gen engine enters production

Perkins has announced the start of production of its new 5016 full-authority electronic engine targeted for critical power applications, such as data centers, hospitals and remote worksites, as well as other high-power applications. The new model completes the 5000 Series range, which includes 6-, 8-, 12-and 16-cylinder engines offering up to 2,500 kVA of standby power and up to 2,250 kVA of prime power. The engine range is manufactured in Stafford, UK, and Aurangabad, India.

Perkins’ 61 L 5016 V16 engine. (Photo: Perkins)

The 61 L 5016 V16 engine is equipped with the latest technology to operate at peak efficiency over its full rated output range and has been designed as a compact package, making it suited for space-limited applications. It delivers 1,400 to 2,500 kVA at 50 Hz for base load, prime and standby applications. The 60-Hz configuration meets the U.S. EPA Tier 2 Emergency Stationary emission standard. The 50-Hz version is available in fuel-optimized configurations designed to emit at levels equivalent to Tier 2.

The 5016 meets ISO G3 and NFPA110 standards and is engineered to handle demanding load acceptance challenges. Smaller turbochargers on each bank are designed to reduce transient response time when compared with a single large unit. The exhaust manifolds are engineered to optimize gas flow to the turbochargers, further reducing ramp-up time and enhancing load acceptance.

An advanced electronically controlled fuel injection system precisely manages fuel delivery to optimize combustion. The electronically controlled injectors can alter both timing and pressure to accommodate a range of ambient temperatures and altitudes without sacrificing performance.

The 5016 also incorporates a low-pressure fuel system developed specifically for the 5000 Series, which provides enhanced tolerance to variations in fuel quality and enables operation on biodiesel blends up to B20 or 100% HVO (meeting Perkins-defined specifications and characteristics).

Low oil consumption and extended 750-hour service intervals help to minimize waste, reduce maintenance requirements and lower total cost of ownership.